How to Play Civilization II

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Civilization II is a turn-based strategy game that has been rated very highly. This article will explain how to install and play it.

You should start in an area with a Settlers unit. This is usually a good spot to build a city, as the dialogue that comes up usually says. Build a city by selecting the option from the "Orders" menu or pressing "b".

In the city window, build a combat unit to defend your city. This is very important. If you don't your city may be captured by barbarians or an other civilization. When you get it, fortify it in the city. It is usually good to have two units in your city. When you have enough, you can start building city improvements.

When you close the window, a screen with a list of advances should come up. Usually there will be a window to right suggesting what to research. Its advice is often correct in the early stages of the game.

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Monarchy is the best government for young civilizations, Communism is best for far-flung civilizations, Democracy and Republic are best for times of peace, and Fundamentalism is good when you want to have lots of wars and not worry about unhappy citizens.

In a Democracy or Republic, if you have more than one military unit away from its home city, or not in a fortress within three squares of a friendly city, it causes one citizen per unit in its home city to be unhappy. This may cause civil unrest.

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